[redmaverick]

This was the exact reason why I applied for a Canadian PR and moved to Canada. The PR process on "express entry" takes roughly 6 to 8 months. The only issue is that the job market and pay in Canada is not as hot (compared to the US market). This is a small price to pay for peace of mind and having the ability to start your own company without any kind of immigration hassle.

[chrisper]

Yes. This is one of the reasons I was considering going back to Europe (I have a European Passport). Yes, the pay is less, but I do not have to worry about all the immigration craziness in the US and do not have to be worried about being laid off and having to leave everything behind. Well worth that pay cut.

[ohstopitu]

How were you able to have "express entry"? (my parents did it and it took my family about 5 years to receive the PR - we did it from Abu Dhabi)

The software job market is Canada is kinda terrible (I am a recent graduate looking for a job - not to mention the salaries in Canada can't compete with those in US)

[redmaverick]

The express entry program was introduced only last year by the Canadian Govt. They promised to make a decision within 6 months. Previous to that, it did take years of waiting.

The Canadian Job market is pretty tough.

[njloof]

There's a lot of startup activity in Montreal, and costs are cheaper than Vancouver or Toronto.

[hackerboos]

I got PR under the old FSW system in just over 12 months (applied in 2014).

Never stepped foot in Canada before then. Now I can stay here forever.

Citizenship after just 3 years.